Often forgotten is the cleaning of baseboards in your home. The chore of cleaning baseboards might not be the most exciting thing you’ll ever accomplish. Once you have completed this task however, your home will have a little extra sparkle that makes it look its very best. So how often should you aim to tackle this task? Homes with lots of fur and hair should consider giving the baseboards a swipe once a week, but if you live solo and keep everything else pretty clean you might be able to get away with doing it once or twice a month.

If it’s been a significant amount of time since you’ve cleaned the baseboards in your home, you will likely need schedule a few hours to complete a thorough cleaning. Should your baseboards be apart of Made Rite’s Snap-On baseboard system, much less time will be necessary. For a deep clean of your baseboards you will need a bucket, some dishwashing liquid, water, microfiber cloths, cotton swabs and a towel or yoga mat.

1. Move furniture away from walls
2. Combine several drops of dishwashing liquid and two quarts of warm water in a bucket
3. Dip a clean microfiber cloth in the bucket and wring it out so that the cloth is damp, this is ideal for picking up the most dust particles.
4. Wipe the baseboards with your microfiber cloth, rewetting it as needed.
5. Clean corners, edges or details using cotton swabs dipped in your mixture of water and dishwashing liquid.
6. Make sure the baseboards are dry before repositioning furniture

After a baseboard deep clean, maintaining clean baseboards takes significantly less time.

• Wipe down baseboards with Micro-Fiber Cloth
• Use a vacuum cleaner attachment to get debris off of the baseboards
• Slip a sock over a yardstick and wipe over baseboards

The most time effective and thorough way to clean your baseboards would be to choose the right baseboards. Made Rite’s Snap-On Baseboards made from PVC are durable and can be easily snapped on and off your wall whenever your baseboards need to be maintained. One of the key factors cleaning baseboards thoroughly takes a significant amount of time is the effort it takes to bend down to floor level and attempt to get each crevice that is attached to the wall. With Snap-On Baseboards from Made Rite Inc. you can pop baseboards off the wall to clean them at a more comfortable height which will keep your body happier and allow for every part of the baseboard to be reached. To obtain ultimate baseboard cleanliness, Made-Rite’s Snap-On baseboard system is the fastest and easiest option available. With this baseboard system no nook or cranny will be missed. Your home will have a little extra sparkle thanks to how easy it is to thoroughly clean your baseboards thanks to Made-Rite’s Snap-On baseboards system. The secret to maintaining the appearance of a spotless home is the details. Make the chore of cleaning baseboards something much less dreadful by choosing the easy to install and easy to remove Snap-On Baseboard System by Made Rite Inc.